Tie form



Dec. 27, 1932. E. H. HAUB ROOK 1,892,272

TIE FORM Filed March 3, 1930 INVENTOR Edwazggi H. Haubmo/i ATTOR N EY5 Patented Dec. 27, 1932 UNITE TATES EDWARD H. HAUBROOK, OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON TIE FORM Application filed March 3,;

My present invention relates to that class of devices that are intended to assist in retaining the original form of wearing apparel, and more particularly to a tie form.

One of the most commonly neglected articles of wearing apparel is the four in hand tie. Usually considerable is paid for a neck tie of this type inasmuch as they are made of quite heavy silk material. It is customary for the user to wear such a tie until it becomes badly creased, particularly Where the knotting normally takes place. This detracts from the appearance of the neck wear and giakes its useful life much shorter than need It is to overcome this condition that I have provided my neck tie form; therefore The principal object of my invention is to provide a neck tie form which will retain the original shape of a neck tie.

A further object is to provide a device which will make it unnecessary to press a neck tie.

A further object is to provide a device which facilitates the storing of neck ties.

A final object is to provide a device of the character indicated which, because of its cheapness of manufacture, lends itself to display advertising.

Other and more specific objects will be apparent from the following description taken in connection With the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure l is a plan vieW of my device. Figure 2 is a cross sectional view taken along the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary view showing bend 12 and member 11 in enlarged detail.

Referring to the drawing throughout, in which like reference numerals indicate like parts, numeral 5 designates a resilient portion of a wire, preferably a flat wire, from which my form is made. The wire is bent back upon itself at 7 as illustrated in Figure 1. However, the bending operation is carried just to the point where considerable springing of member 5 will be necessary to make it engage the book 9. After leaving bend 7 there is the long side member 11 which has a similar curve to member 5. This is bent substantially 1980. Serial N0. 432,635.

at right'angles and given a quarter twist at '12. It is then continued to a point slightly less than half way between the ends of members 5 and 11 and is bent at another right angle at 1 1-. It is then extended longitudinally of the device sufliciently to form a handle, and is then bent back upon itself at 15. Another band is accomplished at 17 and the material given another quarter turn at 19 so as to form the hook member 9 with the fiat of the material.

I'Vhile I have spoken of this device as being made of flat wire, I believe it will be apparent that any form of cross section might be used. Round wire is entirely satisfactory. HOW- ever, I have found that by using the flat wire and having the same on edge as illustrated, I have the maximum spring action possible for a given weight of material, and also the edges of members?) and 11 come sufiiciently to a point that they will produce a satisfactory crease.

I have further found that because of the low cost of manufacture these devices are much soughtafter by merchants, manufacturers and otherswho wish to use them for advertising purposes. When so used it is customary to place advertising matter on the flat sides as indicated in Figure 3. This may be either lithographed on, put on in the form of a transfer, or preferably stamped into or upon the metal by a die.

Method of operation In using my device I prefer to enter bend 7 in the tube of the large end of a four in hand tie. This may be above or below the lining which is normally used in a neck tie, depending largely upon the nature thereof. The

form is then forced well up into the tie so must make sure that hook 9 does not engage member 5. When my form is thus used regularly I have found it will keep a tie in very good condition. Sometimes, however, a user may desire to use my device on a tie that has been worn for a considerable time and in which definite creases have been created. In such a case as this I find it desirable to moisten, as by sprinkling, the neck tie after it has been placed upon the form. If it is allowed to dry on the form it will be found that all creases have been removed and the device has accomplished the same as could have been obtained by pressing the tie, excepting that the silk, which is usually brocaded or has outstanding figures or designs, is not flattened ashappens when pressed.

I have found that best results will be obtained when the form is in place, by hanging the tie and form from the handle so that bend 15 will take the weight thereof.

The foregoing description and the accom panying drawing clearly disclose a preferred embodiment of my invention, but 1t Wlll be understood that this disclosure is merely illustrative and that such changes in the invention may be made as are fairly within the scope and spirit of the following claim:

\Vhat I claim is: A tie shaping device consisting of a wire frame formed from a' single piece of wire;

a fixed side member having a handle secured thereto; an outward extension from said handle termlnating m a book; a resilient side member d sposed to sprlng away from the fixed side member and adapted to normally be retained by said hook under partial compression.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 24th day of February, A. D.

EDWARD H. HAUBROOK. 

